News from the  Ballard Alliance
Serving Seattle's Ballard Community since 1927
FEBRUARY 15th, 2018 
                  
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Upcoming Events

FEB 15
Sound Transit Ballard Light Rail Kickoff Open House @ Leif Erikson Lodge
FEB 15-24
Alice In Wonderland - The Adventure @ Ballard Baptist Church
FEB 16-19
President's Day Sale @ Camelion Design
FEB 16-17
FEB 17
Year of the Dog Celebration @ Mabel Coffee
FEB 18 Ballard Farmer's Market @ Ballard Avenue
FEB 24
FEB 25
Meaningful movies - Sustainable Ballard @ Amazing Grace Center
FEB 26
Pop Trivia Night @ Populuxe Brewing
FEB 27 The Garcia Project @ Tractor Tavern
FEB 28 An Evening with Tom Russell @ Tractor Tavern
MAR 1
MAR 2
Giants in Trees @ Sunset Tavern
MAR 3
Diagon Alley One-day Reopening to Benefit Phinney Neighborhood Assc  @ Ballard's Diagon Alley
MAR 15-APR 8
Moisture Festival @ Hale's Palladium and Broadway Performance Hall
MAR 17
MAR 21
Hurtigruten Cruise Line Event @ AAA Seattle
Our Ballard
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MEET OUR NEW HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER - PAIGE KILLINGER

When the Ballard Alliance began planning the creation of the Ballard Improvement Area, a mental health/homelessness outreach position was at the forefront of the major objectives the organization sought to address.

To that end, we would like to introduce Paige Killinger, our Ballard Outreach Case Manager. The Ballard Alliance has joined efforts with the experienced team of professionals at REACH.  REACH provides street-based, case management and outreach services to adults living outside in the greater Seattle area and is a part of the Evergreen Treatment Services organization. This partnership will help us provide services to the most vulnerable in our community, as well as, help address the impacts upon our local businesses and residents.

Alliance Executive Director Mike Stewart said: "During our initial planning, it was our hope to fund a half-time outreach worker focused on the Ballard area. Through our partnership with REACH, we were able to leverage our funding to secure a match from the King County Department of Health. We've essentially doubled our anticipated service levels and are creating a model program that we hope will be emulated by other neighborhood improvement districts across the city."
Paige works exclusively with the Ballard neighborhood. Originally from Salt Lake City, she has worked for youth organizations in Texas where she began her career in helping others in need. Paige now calls Seattle home and said: "Upon arriving in Ballard I was immediately struck by the tight-nit, neighborly feeling of the community."

Her passion is to help those who are in difficult situations find a voice and connect them to the services they need. Monday through Friday you will see Paige throughout the Central Ballard core conducting outreach to the neighborhood's homeless community and also talking and working with business owners and residents.

As an Outreach Manager, Paige will meet her clients where they are at and helps them to create achievable goals with realistic timelines. "Homelessness is a multifaceted issue and it can happen to anyone," Paige said. "I have met with people who grew up in Ballard and had professions, but different circumstances, such as a heart attack and mounting medical bills, led them to a life of homelessness. All of my client's needs are different, so my job begins with reaching out to them, having a conversation and building trust."

Paige's top priority is to connect the homeless in our community with resources on a case-by-case basis.

Bridging the Gap

Paige described her role as bridging a gap. "Some of the folks that I work with may be able to afford renting an apartment but cannot get a lease because they do not have an ID or an address to reference. So I have worked with this person and the landlord to bridge that gap," said Paige. 

In her free time, Paige volunteers at St. Luke's serving breakfast. She says "it helps keep her compass straight" and she is consistently reminded that "there is always a back story with everyone" she meets.  She shared that it is always important to remember the human aspect to the homeless issue. 

Paige hopes that having open conversations about homelessness is the first step in making sure everyone in our neighborhood is taken care of -  residents, business owners and the homeless community alike. "My favorite part of my job is being able to work with a vast demographic of the Ballard community - using my skills to bring aide to those on the streets as well as the local business owners in the area. Together we can create a stronger, better and safer community," said Paige. 

If you see Paige in the neighborhood, feel free to welcome her and introduce yourself. Her passion for the work that she does is infectious and she looks forward to getting to know everyone in the neighborhood.  Business owners and residents are encouraged to reach out to Paige with any questions, concerns or ideas. She has set up office hours at the Ballard Library and all are welcome on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until noon or you can call or email her. 

PAIGE KILLINGER
CELL: 206-715-7566
BA2SCOUT & MOLLY'S - BALLARD GRAND OPENING















You are invited! Time to show this new to Ballard business a warm welcome. Stop by Scout & Molly's (located between re-souL and Other Coast Cafe) on February 24th between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and celebrate their Grand Opening with refreshments, DJ Jerry Wang, a raffle and meet their stylists. 

Owner's Nikki and Marc Harpster are looking forward to meeting all their neighbors and their Grand Opening is a great excuse to stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood. 

It is their goal to " make every woman who walks in feel like they're shopping with their best friends, and we focus on personal touches such as a phone call to let you know a new shipment from your favorite brand just arrived," said Nikki Harpster.
5317 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107
     YEAR OF THE DOG PARTY AT MABEL COFFEE                  BA3
LOOK WHO JUST GOT HEARTBOMBED!

Head over to the Year of the Dog celebration at Mabel Coffee  this Saturday 2/17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This event won't happen for another 12 years so you and your fur buddy don't want to miss out!

Be sure to check out their event space while you are there and plan your next function. www.mabelcoffee.com


The  Ballard Historical Society  showered  Hattie's Hat  with love on Valentine's Day.  Heart bombing is a form of advocacy created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation where pictures are taken with valentines in front of a loved building or institution. Hattie's Hat is Ballard's oldest continuously running restaurant.

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TIRED OF STARING AT THE SAME FOUR WALLS THIS WINTER? TIME TO DECORATE!


5330 Ballard Ave NW 
Seattle, WA 98107 | 206-783-7125
Camelion Design is giving you an excuse to spruce things up a bit this winter and get ready for SPRING at their annual President's Day Sale! This Friday through Monday you will receive 20% off their complete store inventory - this includes custom orders. Here are the details:

**20% OFF complete store inventory**
Including upholstery, dining tables, side + coffee tables, rugs, lighting, pillows, home accessories, gifts, and much more!

**PLUS 20% OFF all custom orders**
Including sofas, chairs, sectionals, lighting, bookcases, beds, dressers, art, and still more!!











ICYMI - BALLARD ARTWALK HAD A FANTASTIC FEBRUARY
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Photo courtesy of the Ballard Station Public House.
2236 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Our friends over at  Ballard Station Public House said they "h ad another packed house for the Ballard ArtWalk" last weekend. 

Ballard Station's space was one of 21 participating venues and featured live music from Jason Riemath and Matt Roy and artists Leah Schmidt, Mimi Kvinge and Robert Roy. 

One of the artists, Tami Bensen, featured this month at Classic Consignment shared with us that she, "really appreciates all the hard work you put into Artwalk. FYI, your Artwalk is the best in the city in my opinion."

Thank you Tami! We look forward to working with our member businesses again next month and helping to produce a great event.  Mark your calendars for the Second Saturday Ballard ArtWalk on March 10th from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE LEIF TO LEIF RUN/WALK
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Registration is open for the Leif to Leif Run/Walk. Race you to the statue and back?! Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Ballard NW Senior Center. CLICK HERE for the registration form and to learn more. www.leiferiksonlodge.org
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